4 ways to eat a parmi: Gas Hound, Newstead

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Experience highlights

The details to look out for in Zen’s experience.

• Barbacoa tacos served with slow-cooked shredded beef and lime ($18)
• Smokey Maple Parm served with chips and side salad ($33)
• Spicy Parm with crisp crumbed chicken and melted cheese ($33)
• Chocolate brownie dessert ($14)
• Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce and ice cream ($14)

At a glance: the experience

• Barbacoa tacos
• Smokey Maple Parm
• Spicy Parm
• Chocolate brownie
• Sticky date pudding
• Newstead Crush cocktail
• Greenhouse cocktail

Barbacoa Tacos and Four Kinds of Parmi

We started our table spread with the barbacoa tacos ($18), which come packed with tender, slow-cooked shredded beef, fresh onions, and cheese. Squeezing a fresh lime wedge over the top cuts through the rich beef, making these tacos a neat and flavorful bite before the main plates arrive.

Parmis are a clear star of the menu here, with four distinct styles on offer. We shared the chicken parmi, which comes out gold-crumbed and topped with melted cheese, served with a generous side of chips and a fresh green salad. Options like the Smokey Maple Parm ($33) and Spicy Parm ($33) deliver thick, crisp cutlets with a crunchy coating and juicy chicken inside that lives up to classic pub standards.

Tapping Draft Wines and Playing Digital Darts

Behind the bar, the beverage setup goes beyond standard pub offerings. Alongside a full row of beer taps, Gas Hound features draft wine taps pouring Gas Hound Pinot Grigio and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc straight from the keg. On the cocktail front, we ordered colorful options including the Newstead Crush and the Greenhouse, freshly shaken and strained over ice with mint and citrus garnishes.

Between bites, stepping up to the electronic dartboards keeps the energy high. Throwing darts against friends while the digital screens automatically track scores and declare game winners adds a playful competitive edge to the meal. With pool tables nearby as well, it is easy to stretch a catch-up across the evening.

Rich Desserts and Practical Newstead Tips

We finished our visit with a round of desserts that were both freaking delicious. We shared the chocolate brownie ($14), which is dense and chocolatey, alongside the sticky date pudding ($14), served warm with rich caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Gas Hound Bar & Kitchen is located at 84 Longland Street in Newstead and is open seven days a week, starting early from 7:00 AM daily. Visiting is made simple with two hours of free parking available nearby at Gasworks. Whether you are bringing your dog, challenging friends to darts, or settling in for parmis and cocktails, it makes for a reliable and lively Newstead spot.